Occupation
Water Resource Specialists
Design or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.
$167,220 medianBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 11-9121.02
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
- 02Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
- 03Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater discharge, pollutants, permits, or other compliance and regulatory issues.
- 04Develop strategies for watershed operations to meet water supply and conservation goals or to ensure regulatory compliance with clean water laws or regulations.
- 05Conduct technical studies for water resources on topics such as pollutants and water treatment options.
- 06Review or evaluate designs for water detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, or other hydraulic structures.
- 07Present water resource proposals to government, public interest groups, or community groups.
- 08Develop plans to protect watershed health or rehabilitate watersheds.
- 09Write proposals, project reports, informational brochures, or other documents on wastewater purification, water supply and demand, or other water resource subjects.
- 10Conduct cost-benefit studies for watershed improvement projects or water management alternatives.
- 11Provide technical expertise to assist communities in the development or implementation of storm water monitoring or other water programs.
- 12Compile and maintain documentation on the health of a body of water.
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What the posting will be called
Water Resources Planner
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Knowledge the job leans on
Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsDesignPhysicsComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageGeographyBuilding and Construction
Skills that carry over from service
Time ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationCoordinationPersuasionService Orientation